Strengths:
 Accurate with impressive touch, timing and anticipation
 Technically sound with refined mechanics and footwork
 Able to read coverages and work through progressions
 Cool, calm and collected with superb pocket presence
 Shows ability to slide and maneuver within the pocket
 Accustomed to working under center in pro style system
 Outstanding intelligence with extremely high football IQ
 Excellent feel, awareness and understanding of game
 Mature, hard working and is a respected team leader
 A ton of experience against high-quality competition

Weaknesses:
 Adequate height but shorter than the prototype
 Lacks the arm strength to drive balls downfield
 Struggles when throwing deep / vertical routes
 Not a great athlete and won't be a threat to run
 Deficiencies masked by talented supporting cast
 May not be a good fit for every system or team
 Shaky pedigree (Leinart, Cassel, Booty, Sanchez)
 Durability concerns after multiple minor ailments

Injury History:
 Missed one game in 2009 with a bruised right shoulder
 Missed some action with a sprained right ankle in 2010
 Underwent surgery on right wrist after the 2010 season
 Missed one game in 2012 with a sprained right shoulder

Notes:
A four-year starter for the Trojans --- Became the first three-time team captain in USC history --- Attended Mater Dei High School (CA), whose alums also include John Huarte, Todd Marinovich, Matt Leinart and Colt Brennan --- A coveted and highly-decorated prep recruit who was named the 2007 Gatorade National Player of the Year --- One of the most prolific passers in Southern Cal history and name is plastered all over the programs record books --- Recipient of the 2012 Wuerffel Trophy, which honors exemplary community service with athletic and academic achievement --- Devout Christian who has spent time in both Haiti and Nigeria building homes, distributing supplies and helping those in need --- Would most likely have been a Top 10 overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft but opted to stay in school --- Was never the elite, franchise quarterback prospect that some made him out to be and a number of flaws were exposed during a very disappointing senior campaign --- Best fit may come in a West Coast Offense --- A polished signal caller who compensates for average physical tools with fantastic intangibles and profiles as a starter at next level in the right situation.

From the 9 to the 31 is 60 yards. Even at that, 60 yards is not bad. I will say this I not being a Barkley supporter, this is the 1st time I have seen this play. But it changes nothing of how I feel about Barkley. That 60 yards is not always going to be there on each deep throw, nor is a WR going to be so open that he has the time to slow down and adjust the route to haul it in.

__________________

I refuse to lower my standards to accommodate those who refuse to raise theirs.
Steve Gamlin
"Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value."
Albert Einstein